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RSPCA PAWS WALK

Sunday 15th October

Venue: Sir Hubert Murray

Stadium

Start time: 6:30am

K50.00 per person

K200.00 per team of five

Doggies are welcome.

Terms and conditions do

apply.

Inside this issue:

16 week old puppy,

Chris, gets a second chance at life

2

Injured deer receives

treatment by visiting vet, Kareem Roberts

2

RSPCA attends World

First Aid Day and talks about basic first aid for cats and dogs

2

Happy Tail: Lee-Anne

writes about volunteer-ing at the RSPCA

3

Furry friends who

URGENTLY need good, loving homes

4

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Papua New Guinea

R S P C A o f P N G RSPCA of PNG Monthly Newsletter

13th September, 2017

Green Cross Australia assists our clinic In July and August, Greencross Limited stepped in to assist our clinic. Greencross Limited arranged for four of their vets to volunteer their time and services to our clinic over a period of one month.

The four vets were Kirsty Kiddell, Bethany Reinders, Kareem Roberts and Veronica Monaghan.

They attended to patients who came to the clinic, carried out house visits, performed operations and attended to consulta-tions and general check-ups for animals living outside of Port Moresby. The vets also carried out in-house training for the clinic staff.

Cheryl Walters, General Manager for Organisational Devel-

opment and Culture of Greencross Limited, had this to say,

“Our Volunteers program was designed to have an impact both on

the pets, people and communities we are lucky enough to partner

with as well as our team and the wider Greencross family.”

It was also the first time any of the vets had visited Papua

New Guinea. They were thrilled to meet a cuscus by the

name of Marble.

They also visited and treated the animals at the Adventure

Park, located just outside of the Nation’s Capital.

The local

newspapers did

stories about the

visiting vets.

Kirsty and Bethany meet Marble

Late last month, a 16 week old

male puppy by the name of Chris

made his first visit to our clinic.

Unfortunate for Chris, his visit

was because he had been in an

accident where his back left leg

had been run over.

Chris’s case was taken on by vet

Kirsty Kiddell, one of the visiting

vets from Greencross Limited.

Dr. Kirsty and Chris’s family made

the decision to amputate, as that

was his best chance at living a

fairly normal life.

Everyone involved had concerns

over how Chris would react to

having three legs.

A day after the surgery, it was

clear that the worry was unneces-

sary as Chris didn’t even seem to

notice he was missing a leg.

He loved the attention he was

receiving and showing off his ‘new

walk’.

Here are some pictures of Chris

and Dr. Kirsty

16 week old Chris gets his second chance at life

RSPCA attends World First Aid Day celebrations

On Saturday 9th of September, the Red Cross

Society held a celebration to mark World First

Aid Day.

The aim of the event was to highlight the im-

portance that First Aid plays in saving lives.

Apart from Red Cross, there were 13 other

organisations (including the RSPCA of PNG)

who set-up stalls and spoke with the general

public about safety issues and what individuals

can do when emergencies occur.

The event was held at the Port Moresby Nature

Park and attracted over 900 people.

The RSPCA’s stall had information about basic

first aid for cats and dogs. We also handed out

pamphlets containing information about:

which garden plants may not be suitable for

your pets,

reminder about keeping your pets cool

when out and about in hot weather,

Signs to look out for that will help you iden-

tify whether your cat or dog needs medical

attention, and

Importance of vaccinating your pets

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Visiting vet, Kareem Roberts, had

the opportunity to see some of

PNG’s native creatures when she

carried out a vet visit to the

Adventure Park in August.

Needless to say, it was an excit-

ing time for her as it was not

only her first time in the country

but also the first time she would

meet a deer and other PNG

wildlife.

Below is a pictorial of the treat-

ment carried out on the deer.

Thought for the month

Preparing medication

Removing the previous bandage

Administering the medication

Deer showing off new bandage

Our education program mascot and ambassador, Wantok,

was part of our display at World First Aid Day.

Big Paws Up to the supporters of the RSPCA 2017 Paws Walk

T he RSPCA could not function without its fabulous volunteers. They come and socialise the cats and dogs to make them easier to adopt out, exercise them, clean kennels, sort pa-

pers, help with fundraising – a myriad of activities that makes our life less stressful.

Here is the story of one such volunteer. Lee-Anne Kennedy is a Canadi-an who has come to this fabulous country to visit her fiancé, Calvin. Here is her story. We hope it inspires others and shows that PNG, as well as being the land of the unexpected, is also the land of great people and adventures.

‘Coming to PNG was an unexpected trip for me. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I couldn't say no to. A country that I had never heard of be-fore but soon found myself down the eternal google rabbit hole for it. From the outside it looks like an array of amazing tribes celebrating with bright, colorful feathers and shells and painting their beautiful faces to match. And while this is still a tradition held by the different tribes, there is also a very different side to PNG. The 'real life' side to PNG. The struggles. Now every country has struggles. And there are many to see in a de-veloping country like PNG. I think every struggle is as important as the next. But this trip I chose to focus on one that I understood and am very passionate about. The struggle that I found interesting was that, with some families in poverty, they would still have a family pet. Barely able to feed themselves, a lot of the settlements would still keep animal companions close by. The animals may not be thriving, but they seem to be surviving and respected. Which is al-ways the first start. So with time on my hands and thanks to a new friend introducing me to the right peo-ple, I contacted the local animal rescue cen-tre to see if there was any help needed. And bam! I met the wonderful Hellen White. General manager of the centre. She was very welcoming and accommodating to have me come to the shelter. And so began my first day at the RSPCA here in Papua New Guinea !! Holy cow!! Early start for me. But Hellen is not fooling around. She is a machine. She picked me up at 7am and off we went to get the day

started ❤

After a lovely meet and greet with the beautiful (but small) staff and a much needed coffee, it was off to business. More for her

than me, I have to admit .... while Hellen and her office staff organized the whole show I was 'helping' in the cat corral and vis-iting and walking the adorable pups. Literally cuddling cats and dogs all day. Was a pretty damn good first day!!!

I've met and worked with Natasha (cat lover and coordina-tor) and the hard working Pius, (Dog caretaker). The amount of duties he accomplishes in the day is admira-ble. They both work so hard and are truly people I look up to. All of the staff at the centre really give it their all and work together as such a great team. But really, when I say they have a small staff, I mean, of all the shelters I've worked at, these guys are spread the most thin. Working super hard and they have their routines down, but I'm sure the more help the better. There are so many dogs and cats here that need more peo-ple on their team. Ready and able to help them. The rescue centre has also put together a vet clinic! Be-cause there are no local vets, they bring in veterinarians from all over the world whenever they can afford. They are currently the only vet clinic in the country, making the

amount of work a bit overwhelming at times. But each day I've been here I see everyone bustling around and getting the jobs done. I feel so lucky to be a part of what this centre does. Even if I'm only

doing small tasks, knowing that I could help the animals and people of the rescue here makes my heart so happy. Everyone has been so welcoming and always have a smile on their faces. The friends I've made here will never be forgotten. The honor I have had from working beside them will never be forgotten. Even the early morning

coffee chats with Hellen will never be forgotten If anyone is visiting or living in Port Moresby and have time on their hands, I strongly recommend spending a few hours, whenever you can, being at the shelter. Even the smallest of tasks WILL make a difference. Even if it's just the love you can give to

these beautiful animals or the smiles you can put on the wonderful staffs faces. You will leave knowing you made a difference.‘

Lee-Anne, your contribution will long be remembered. We hope you will visit us again. Thank you from the bottom of our collective heart.

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Lee-Anne happily spends her holiday socialising doggies and kitties at our shelter

Date: Sunday 15th October Start t ime: 6 :30am Meeting p lace : Si r Hubert Murray S tadium

Our contact details:

Ph: 7198 2200

Ph: 325 2363

Digicel: 7196 0436

Bemobile: 7550 7155

PO Box 111, Waigani, NCD

Fax: 325 6833

Email: rspca@rspca.org.pg

Website: www.rspca.org.pg

Facebook: RSPCA of PNG

The RSPCA of PNG is the country’s only community based, non-profit organisation, dedicated to

preventing cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.

Vision: All people in PNG Respect Animals

Mission: The RSPCA of PNG aims to achieve its Vision through:

Animal Welfare: Providing services that ensure humane standard

Advocacy: Being a voice in the protection of all animals

Community: Transferring knowledge through education, awareness and outreach

Sustainability: Ensuring our organisation has the necessary resources and support

Our People: Developing and supporting effective and efficient employees, volunteers and

committee members

Values:

The RSPCA of PNG recognises that the following core values are the guiding principles that govern

our organisation‘s behaviour and actions:

Professional: We are professional in all aspects of our operation, from our dealings with the

community, to animal welfare and our dealings with each other

Ethical: We uphold strong moral behaviour, understanding right from wrong and acting in a

manner that upholds the policies, procedures and standards of our organisation

Leadership: We are the leaders in our field committed to guiding the community, authorities and

other organisations on our Vision and Mission through well-planned activities, advice and

programs

Committed: We are passionate and committed to our Vision and Mission and are dedicated,

active and motivated team members

Caring: We display kindness, understanding, and compassion in all our dealings with animals, our

customers and the community

Adaptable: We understand that the needs of our organisation and community change, and that

we must adjust to new conditions, be innovative in our approach and think ‘outside the box’

If you would like to get involved in our volunteer program, make a donation, sponsor our clinic or

become a member please contact our marketing coordinator at email: marketing@rspca.org.pg or

phone: 325 2363/7198 2200 or send a message to 7196 0436. For general enquiries please send an

email to rspca@rspca.org.pg

Loki

Furry friends in URGENT NEED of help

W E A RE LO CATE D O N T HE

CO RNE R O F WAIGA NI DRIVE

A ND K UN AI STRE ET , HO HO LA

Vet consultation hours:

Weekdays: 8:30am—10:00am

4:00pm—6:00pm

Saturdays: 9:00am—11:00am

General Enquiries:

Weekdays: 8:00am—6:00pm

Saturdays: 9:00am—11:00am

RSPCA Patrons:

Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae,

GCL, GCMG,

Governor General

Justice Goodwin Poole

RSPCA Committee

President: Veronica Marshall,

Vice President: Catherine Doyle

Treasurer: David Wessels

Secretary: Sheila David

RSPCA General committee:

Michelle McGeorge

Susan Rackstraw

Matthew Park

James Inglis

RSPCA Trustees:

Sinton Spence

Barry Tan

Lindsay Jorgensen

Molly Rosie

Age: 9 months

Molly is a cat who likes to have her

own space and will do what she likes,

when she likes.

She is her own kitty but does like to

be around other cats and loves both

her siblings dearly. She shares cuddles

with them often.

Age: 9 months

Rosie is a shy and cautious cat. She

will assess any situation before getting

involved.

She enjoys the company of both her

siblings and spends the majority of her

time between playing with Loki and

taking naps with Molly.

Age: 9 months

Loki and her five siblings were

surrendered to our clinic in January

this year.

Loki is playful and loves exploring.

She enjoys the company of her

siblings and is choosy about interact-

ing with other cats.